Lower Saucon Township Police Chief Tom Barndt delivered a warning to motorists who think road signs don’t apply to them last week: “Do not move or drive around ‘Road Closed’ signs.”
Alcohol
No More After-Dinner Drinks, Snacks Aren’t Meals, PLCB Says
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The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has thrown a wet blanket of sorts on the solutions some bars and restaurants have devised in their effort to continue operating under Gov. Tom Wolf’s updated restrictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Allentown
PSP Liquor Control Officers Issue First Notice of Violation for COVID-19 Mitigation
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An unidentified business visited by Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement officers from the Allentown enforcement office received a notice of violation for allegedly failing to follow COVID-19 mitigation requirements.
Bingen
‘What the Hail?’ Parts of Area Clobbered By Storm, Others Stay Dry
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An unusually localized severe thunderstorm brought large hail to parts of Saucon Valley but left residents of other parts scratching their heads and wondering what all the fuss was about.
Community
Local Students, Recent Grads Call for Fewer Cops in LV Schools
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With recent calls by activist groups around the nation to reform and reimagine policing, the presence of law enforcement officers in public school has become a hot topic.
Hellertown Police Respond to Question About Use of Excessive Force
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At Monday’s Hellertown Borough Council meeting, borough police chief Robert Shupp shed some light on how his department is trained to avoid the use of excessive force. In the wake of the death of George Floyd, borough elected officials also addressed the topic of racism in the community.
Business
DA Issues Opinion on COVID-19 Citations for Non-Compliant Businesses
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The clash between some of Pennsylvania’s counties, businesses and state officials over the continuation of Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order and business shutdown also involves law enforcement, and Northampton County’s top elected enforcer weighed in on the divide Wednesday.
Community
Hellertown Police Need Help IDing Late Night Prowler
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Hellertown Police are asking for the public’s help with identifying someone recorded prowling outside a home in the 700 block of Front Street last week.
Boy
UPDATED: Missing Woman Found Safe, Springfield Police Say
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A Springfield Township, Bucks County resident is missing, and township police are asking for the public’s help locating her.
Community
An Update from Northampton County District Judge Alan Mege
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Magisterial District Judge Alan Mege, who presides over District Court 03-2-04 in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, shares an update on court-related matters which are on hold or otherwise impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Community
Stadium Will Be Lit Up to Honor Class of 2020, Front Line Workers
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If you notice that the Saucon Valley School District stadium is illuminated this Friday, April 17, know that the lights will be on for a good cause.
